Poem: Five Signs You're A Muslim Empath Who, With Allah's Will, Can Sense People's Feelings

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Five signs you're a Muslim empath even if you're a 

Thinking MBTI type like an INTJ, 

Who values mercy, loves and hates just for Allah's sake, 

Who's gifted with intuition, peaceful inner state, 

And who knows Allah's Justice ultimately prevails:

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One: You can sense how someone's feeling, despite their face 

And body language say something besides what's portrayed. 

You'll defend if they feel ashamed. If mad, you'll give space. 

If they're sad, you absorb their aches and alleviate 

With comforting words, advice, or warm loving embrace. 

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Two: Secondhand embarrassment is something you hate. 

Seeing others fall or make mistakes can't entertain. 

When some are bullied or treated in an unfair way, 

To help and bravely back them up you don't hesitate. 

At fixing awkward moments you're from those who are trained.

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Three: Fake, rude and toxic people you repudiate. 

By fakery and gossip you get easily drained.

Solitude, away from bad vibes, you appreciate.

Mean critics mocking others' flaws you can't tolerate, 

And to those who lack nice manners you don't gravitate.

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Four: Often you shed tears when you read the Qur'an, pray, 

Supplicate, say Du'a, while mentioning loved ones' names, 

Indicating your soul is pure, free from filthy traits,

Such as envying others' blessings which Allah gave, 

Doubting Muslims' niyyah and foul thoughts one formulates.

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Five: Long-term grudge and hurt pride in your heart don't remain. 

For a Muslim's apologies you don't need to wait. 

Saying the salaam you usually initiate, 

And you're kind not so your favors are returned someday 

But seeking Allah's Love through kindness is from your aims.

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Take note that not all empaths are precisely the same. 

Some are more sensitive than others, others more tamed, 

And others practice empathy in logical ways. 

So Allah loves you more, be merciful with His slaves, 

Aware that good character is heavy on the Scales.

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📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Nothing is heavier upon the scale of a believer on the Day of Resurrection than his good character. Verily, Allah hates the vulgar and obscene person (prone to wicked conduct and vile speech such as knowingly telling lies, backbiting, spreading rumors)."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2002

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The merciful will be shown mercy by (Allah) the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One (Allah) in the heavens will have mercy upon you."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1924

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

📖 Al-Shaafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote in his poetry, “When I forgave and stopped holding malice against anyone, I relieved my soul of the worries of enmity.”

Source: Dīwān Al-Shāfiʻī 31

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me: "Young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any rancor (grudges, hatred or jealousy) from your heart towards anyone, do so."

Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me:

"Young man, that is my Sunnah. Whoever revives my Sunnah has loved me, and whoever loves me will be with me in Paradise."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2678

Grade: Hasan

https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/2018/05/15/3-weird-and-wonderful-secrets-about-the-intj/

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/quizzes/take_quiz/empathy

https://personalitygrowth.com/intj-empathy-how-well-the-intj-empathizes-with-others/

Note: Taraweeh And Qiyaam Al-Layl Are Highly Recommended Sunnah Prayers

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

📜 Question: Is the Taraweeh prayer obligatory (Waajib) upon the women? And is praying Qiyaam Al-Layl (Tahajjud) mandatory in Ramadan and in other months?

📝 Answer: The Taraweeh prayer is not obligatory. Similarly, Qiyaam Al-Layl (Tahajjud) is not obligatory, not in Ramadan and not in other times. However, it is a highly recommended Sunnah which the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam regularly did and encouraged. He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam frequently prayed Qiyaam Al-Layl and the Witr prayer while traveling and as a resident. Taraweeh and Tahajjud (Qiyaam Al-Layl) are Sunnah good deeds, not obligatory. 

The least that you can do is to pray one Rak'ah (Witr) after the 'Ishaa prayer or in the last third of the night. The more Rak'ahs you pray during Taraweeh or Tahajjud (Qiyaam Al-Layl), the better (and the more rewards). 

The noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam generally prayed Taraweeh in eleven Rak'ahs, saying the Tasleem after every two Rak'ahs and ending the night prayer with one Rak'ah of Witr. 

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Whoever shows hostility (enmity) to a righteous friend of Mine, I have declared war upon him. My servant does not grow closer to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the obligatory duties that I have imposed upon him. My servant continues to grow closer to Me with extra good works (nawaafil deeds like praying Tahajjud, Taraweeh in Ramadan, and fasting Sunnah fasts) until I love him. When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask something from Me, I would surely give it to him. Were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant it to him. I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death and I hate to disappoint him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6137

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

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Note: Permissibility To Delay Praying Taraweeh Until The Later Part Of The Night

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

📜 Question: Is it allowed for me to delay the Taraweeh prayers until the last part of the night (or around midnight)?

📝 Answer: Yes, there is no problem. If it is easier and more convenient for you then it is better to delay it until the later part of the night. However many of the Muslims pray Taraweeh in the first part of the night because during this time most of them are more energized to pray Taraweeh. A lot of the people usually cannot wake up in the later part of the night if they sleep before praying Taraweeh. If it is manageable for you to delay Taraweeeh to a later part of the evening, then delaying it is better.

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

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📖 Abu Salamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that he asked Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha, “How was the night prayer of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam in Ramadan?” Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha said, "He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would not pray more than eleven cycles (Rak'aat) in Ramadan or other times. He would pray four cycles, but do not ask about their beauty or length. Then, he would pray four cycles, but do not ask about their beauty or length. Then, he would pray three cycles. I asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, do you sleep before the Witr prayer?' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: 'O Aisha, my eyes sleep but my heart does not sleep.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1909 

Sahih Muslim 738

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Whoever shows hostility (enmity) to a righteous friend of Mine, I have declared war upon him. My servant does not grow closer to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the obligatory duties that I have imposed upon him. My servant continues to grow closer to Me with extra good works (nawaafil deeds like praying Tahajjud, Taraweeh in Ramadan, and fasting Sunnah fasts) until I love him. When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask something from Me, I would surely give it to him. Were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant it to him. I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death and I hate to disappoint him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6137

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

Note: Permissibility To Say Du'a While Performing Lawful Tasks Like Cooking And Cleaning

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

📜 Question: Can I supplicate to Allah, say Du'a, while I am working (e.g. while folding clothes, arranging items, cleaning, cooking, babysitting etc.) with a heart that is present, not distracted?

📝 Answer: Yes, the person can say Du'a in every time period, Alhamdulillah, even if they are at work, or even if a woman's job is in the kitchen (e.g. while frying, washing the dishes, chopping vegetables, kneading dough, baking etc.) and the like. She can say Du'a while she is working, Alhamdulillah, whether she is standing or sitting. The timing of saying Du'a is very broad, Alhamdulillah, yes.

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

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📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no Muslim who calls upon Allah, without sin or cutting family ties, but that Allah will give him one of three answers: He (Allah the Almighty) will quickly fulfill his supplication, He (Allah) will store it for him in the Hereafter, or He (Allah) will divert an evil from him similar to it." They said, “In that case, we will ask for more.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah has even more."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 11133

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Hadith: The Virtues Of Ramadan

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of the Heaven (Jannah/Paradise) are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1899 

Sahih Muslim 1079

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "On the first night of the month of Ramadan, the devils are chained, the jinn are restrained, and the gates of Hellfire are closed and none of its gates are opened. The gates of Paradise are opened and none of its gates are closed. A caller (from the heavens) announces: 'O seeker of good, come near! O seeker of evil, stop short!' Allah will save them from the Hellfire and that is during every night of Ramadan."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 682

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, when the month of Ramadan arrived, "The month of Ramadan has come, a blessed month in which Allah the Almighty has obligated you to fast. In it (during Ramadan) the gates of the heavens are opened, and in it the gates of Hellfire are closed, and in it the devils are chained, and in it is a night that is better than a thousand months (Laylatul Qadr). Thus, whoever is deprived of its good is truly deprived."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 7148

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut